Else Hecht Devil Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! German_Puppet_Stand plastic beak

plastic beak

Adorable expression with string whiskers

Also some wear to the stitched nose

WARNING: This vintage puppet head does not comply with current safety standards and is intended for adult use only

But what makes this character so distinct from other Steiff puppets is its eye-catching open mouth with prominent teeth

Else Hecht Devil Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! German_Puppet_Stand plastic beakElse Hecht was born in 1888 in Munich. She was a craftswoman, puppeteer and came from a family of artists. Her puppets and dolls are rare and highly sought after. Here's one of her wonderful creations depicting a mysterious Devil. This puppet has a pressed felt face with button sequin eyes and delicate painted features. His body is made of felt with a long tail! Similar to other Else Hecht toys of the early mid 1900s, this puppet was finely